I was in Bangkok for business and found this incredibly peaceful, beautiful and stylish guest house. It is out-of-the-way, though I made it downtown in about 30-40 minutes everyday via Tuk-Tuk & BTS SkyTrain, so not to worry. It was an amazing place to stay for several reasons: 1) the canal has a lovely view into daily life of a small neighborhood in Bangkok; on your back deck you can watch monks paddle up to homes to give blessings and receive a bit of food, see carp jumping in the morning and evening and watch water taxis ply up and down the water; 2) the neighborhood I discovered has a number of artists who have small shops, including the amazing, eponymously named "Artists House" that presents masterful puppet shows of hand-carved puppets everyday (except Wed); 3) the street leading to the guest house filled with some of the best street food I had in Bangkok; 4) the apartment was beautiful, comfortable and private oasis amongst all of the hustle-and-bustle of the major city. (The air conditioning was much appreciated!); and finally 5) Wasawat (Joe), his sister and mother were excellent hosts, incredibly responsive and helpful to the smallest question. I came in very late and made it to the street leading to the guest house at something like midnight and Joe's sister and mother were there to lead me to the house and show me how everything works. (Don't miss bfast at their home and ask for the pork congee...it was delicious.)

My family plans to travel to Bangkok in a year and we will definitely be returning to BangLuang House. The pictures, other comments and descriptions are right on...a special, hidden away gem.

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